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  NASA astronaut shares stunning Maha Kumbh Mela images from space

  January 28, 2025 10:47 IST

  Don Pettit shared images captured from the International Space Station, highlighting the breathtaking lights and the impressive scale of the devotees gathered at the mela.

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  ISRO confirms GSLV-F15 integration complete, all set for launch

  January 26, 2025 18:36 IST

  GSLV-F15 NVS-02 mission will be ISRO's 100th mission. The space agency will launch the mission on January 29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

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  ISRO set to achieve a milestone: 100th launch from Sriharikota on January 29

  January 26, 2025 11:02 IST

  ISRO is preparing to launch its 100th mission on January 29. This mission will carry the NVS-02 satellite to replace the IRNSS-1E satellite in the NavIC constellation.

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  ISRO achieves major milestone, dispatches crew module for Gaganyaan's inaugural uncrewed mission

  January 22, 2025 19:52 IST

  ISRO has integrated the crew module with the liquid propulsion system at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This module will be used for the first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan.

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  Six planets align tonight! Here's how you can find best viewing spots

  January 21, 2025 20:41 IST

  Out of the six planets, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus are visible to the naked eye. However, stargazers will need a telescope to see Uranus and Neptune, as they are far from Earth.

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  Elon Musk welcomes Indian entrepreneurs to Texas SpaceX facility

  January 18, 2025 19:13 IST

  Elon Musk hosted a delegation of top Indian business leaders at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas, marking a unique event. Led by India Global Forum Founder Manoj Ladwa, the gathering allowed Indian entrepreneurs to interact with Musk and explore SpaceX's advanced space exploration technologies.

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  SpaceX Starship destroyed during 7th test flight after successful booster catch, Elon Musk reacts

  January 17, 2025 7:44 IST

  Elon Musk’s company revealed that the spacecraft’s six engines shut down one by one, leading to the loss of contact and the mission’s abrupt end. The spacecraft was supposed to soar across the Gulf of Mexico from Texas on a near loop around the world similar to previous test flights.

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  Government approves construction of third launch pad at ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre

  January 16, 2025 21:40 IST

  ISRO currently has two launch pads used for various space missions. The space agency will utilise the upcoming launch pad in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, for its future missions.

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  India achieves Space Docking success, becomes fourth Nation in global league: ISRO

  January 16, 2025 13:02 IST

  India’s successful space docking achievement positions ISRO as a key player in the global space exploration arena, setting the stage for future technological innovations and missions.

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  ISRO successfully docks two satellites in Space under Spadex Mission in fourth attempt

  January 17, 2025 21:25 IST

  On Sunday (January 12), ISRO carried out a trial attempt by bringing both the Chaser and Target satellites three metres closer to each other. Afterwards, the satellites were moved apart to safer distances. The space agency is analysing the data for successfully carrying out docking soon.

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  Supermassive Black Hole emits rare double flash: Scientists revealed the mystery

  January 15, 2025 10:07 IST

  This rare event has opened up new avenues for studying the mechanics of black holes, offering insights into their interactions with binary star systems.

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  ISRO chief: V Narayanan succeeds S Somanath, takes over as new head of Indian space agency

  January 14, 2025 17:56 IST

  V. Narayanan has been associated with ISRO for the last 40 years. Before assuming the role of ISRO chief, Narayanan served as the Director of LPSC within ISRO.

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  ISRO's SpaDeX mission postponed for the third time: Here's why

  January 12, 2025 15:21 IST

  ISRO's SpaDeX mission aims to dock two satellites in space. Once successful, it will be beneficial for India's future space missions, such as the construction of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.

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  SpaDeX mission: Satellites moved back to safe distance after 'closing in 3 meters for handshake'

  January 12, 2025 7:37 IST

  SpaDeX mission: A successful demonstration of the SpaDeX will make India the fourth nation to master the complex technologies that are crucial for its future missions, such as the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and landing an astronaut on the moon.

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  SpaDeX docking: Satellites drift arrested, spacecrafts put closer to each other, says ISRO

  January 09, 2025 20:48 IST

  ISRO in a post said that the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) is expected to reach initialisation conditions by December 10.

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  ISRO chief highlights the time-consuming nature of space science

  January 09, 2025 19:30 IST

  ISRO's Space Science and Technology Awareness Training 2025 will begin on January 9 and continue until January 29. Approximately 20,000 students from over 560 institutions will participate.

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  ISRO’s space farming milestone: Cowpea seeds germinate under microgravity in PSLV-C60

  January 07, 2025 13:44 IST

  ISRO achieves a breakthrough in space agriculture as cowpea seeds germinate aboard PSLV-C60's POEM-4 platform, paving the way for sustainable life support systems in space exploration.

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  ISRO postpones SpaDeX docking to January 9: Here's why

  January 06, 2025 16:21 IST

  ISRO's SpaDeX docking mission will demonstrate the space agency's capability to dock two satellites in space. This will be helpful for other ISRO missions, including the construction of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.

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  'Life sprouts in space': ISRO successfully germinates cowpea seeds

  January 04, 2025 14:48 IST

  ISRO has succeeded in germinating cowpea seeds in space. This experiment will help scientists understand the growth of plants in low gravity, which will be helpful in long space missions.

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  Andhra Pradesh startup successfully tests ultra-high-frequency communication tech on ISRO's POEM-4

  January 04, 2025 14:33 IST

  ISRO's POEM-4 is a module that is part of the ISRO SpaDex Mission. It features 24 payloads designed to conduct various experiments in space, including one experiment aimed at sprouting cowpea seeds in a space environment.

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  GSLV mission in January to mark 100th launch from Sriharikota: ISRO chief

  January 01, 2025 19:37 IST

  ISRO's Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle mission will be the 10th launch from Sriharikota. It is intended to deploy a navigation satellite for India's NavIC services.

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  Astronomers reveal new insights into CIZA0107 Galaxy Cluster merger using VLA

  January 01, 2025 14:44 IST

  An international team of astronomers has uncovered fascinating new details about a nearby galaxy cluster merger, offering a fresh perspective on the dynamics of galactic collisions. The observations were made using the Very Large Array (VLA), revealing key insights into cosmic ray acceleration.

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  Space Docking Mission: Successful orbit injection achieved for upcoming ISRO docking experiment

  December 31, 2024 11:16 IST

  Currently, the two spacecraft will move 20 kilometers apart, and then the docking process will begin. According to the space agency, docking is expected to take place around January 7.

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  Black Moon explained: Here's what it is and how you can watch this special celestial event

  December 30, 2024 14:34 IST

  Black Moon is a special event that occurs every two years. This year's Black Moon will be visible from India and will take place on December 31.

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  ISRO reschedules PSLV C60 launch timing for space docking experiment by two minutes

  December 30, 2024 10:47 IST

  ISRO's PSLV C60 mission will demonstrate the space agency's docking capabilities. Additionally, other payloads onboard this rocket will conduct experiments from academia and industry.

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  Four eclipses predicted for 2025, but only one visible from India, according to Ujjain observatory

  December 29, 2024 15:33 IST

  The only eclipse visible from India will occur in the second half of next year. This eclipse will also be visible to other countries in the region.

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  How NASA's Parker Solar Probe got closer to the Sun than ever before on December 24?

  December 28, 2024 17:24 IST

  It was on Christmas Eve when NASA's Parker Solar Probe broke the record with its closest approach to the Sun. This monumental flyby was scheduled for 6:53 a.m. EST, taking the spacecraft to just 6.1 million kilometres from the Sun’s surface.

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  2025 Solar activity: How solar flares and geomagnetic storms could disrupt earth

  December 28, 2024 16:57 IST

  As scientists continue to monitor the sun with missions like the ESA’s Solar Orbiter, they remain prepared for both the opportunities and challenges that come with an active solar cycle.